Denver Native (Carol)
09-10-2013, 09:55 PM
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- In the mix-and-match approach the Denver Broncos have with their pass rush during linebacker Von Miller's suspension -- he still has five games to go -- defensive end Robert Ayers and linebacker Shaun Phillips will have plenty of heavy lifting to do.
Ayers is the starting right defensive end and will usually play in early-down situations, or against the heavier formations on passing downs like two-tight end or two-back looks. The Broncos have used Phillips as a traditional strong-side linebacker at times in practice, and he showed plenty of savvy dropping into coverage against the Ravens. But for the most part the Broncos want Phillips to be a disruptive rush end when it's time to get after the passer.
And the Broncos got a little of everything from the two in the season opener against the Ravens as Ayers finished with a sack and Phillips had 2.5 sacks to go with a forced fumble.
rest - http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/61993/broncos-giants-matchup-of-the-day
Ayers is the starting right defensive end and will usually play in early-down situations, or against the heavier formations on passing downs like two-tight end or two-back looks. The Broncos have used Phillips as a traditional strong-side linebacker at times in practice, and he showed plenty of savvy dropping into coverage against the Ravens. But for the most part the Broncos want Phillips to be a disruptive rush end when it's time to get after the passer.
And the Broncos got a little of everything from the two in the season opener against the Ravens as Ayers finished with a sack and Phillips had 2.5 sacks to go with a forced fumble.
rest - http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/61993/broncos-giants-matchup-of-the-day